The custom tailoring experience:

Black and white portrait of a person with short hair wearing a strapless dress, looking to the side, with a neutral expression.

I work with clients to curate custom experiences that feel collaborative and tailored to your needs. No matter the occasion, we work together to design a one-of-a-kind piece to last a lifetime. I welcome anyone into my design space regardless of gender, disability, age, orientation or background and would be honoured to make something that makes you feel special.

A blurred orange oval shape with a gradient from darker to lighter orange in the center, set against a black background.

The simple, not so simple, steps

Diagram of the design process, including steps: research, concept, design, testing, and refinement, arranged in a flowchart with colored ovals and connecting arrows.
Patterned brown fabric with paper pattern pieces for a clothing project, with Cris Herrera's hand about to cut one of the pattern pieces.
A tablet displaying Cris Herrera's design; a line drawing of a person with short hair, wearing a floral print blouse, on a wooden desk. Nearby are a closed book, a decorative placemat, and a partially visible vintage-style mirror.
Close-up of Cris Herrera's first gray suit jacket on a mannequin, with the lapel stitched by hand.
Black and white photo of a person wearing a long dark dress with ruffled white shirt underneath, standing barefoot against a plain light background, with one hand in their pocket and the other touching their head.
Individual wearing an avant-garde, black and white striped jumpsuit with exaggerated pant legs, against a red background.

My design is inspired by the formalwear of the 70s and 80s, with a modern twist. I enjoy incorporating unusual shapes and creating pieces using deadstock and unconventional materials.

Currently, I prioritize highlighting individuality and accessibility while honouring the lost art of fashion - real fashion- not the fast, unethical stuff. My goal is to help you feel proud of who you are, what you’re wearing and most importantly, how it was made. My approach as a designer is ever-evolving, as am I, but my core standards of ethics, sustainability and accessibility are an unwavering part of my practice I have no intention of parting with in this lifetime.

Inspiration and design approach

A woman with long black hair wearing a sheer dress with colorful flowers and butterflies stands in a green grassy field.
Woman in a white suit and sunglasses walking with a child on a street, accompanied by others and overseen by police officers.
Woman in a beige suit holding a dried flower against a dark background.

Embark on your custom fashion experience.